Indian States And Their Iconic Birds

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Many Indian states have designated a specific species as their state bird

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These birds represent a state's cultural identity, heritage, and natural environment

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Here are some states and their iconic birds

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The Great Indian Bustard is the state bird of Rajasthan and is considered India's most critically endangered bird

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The western tragopan is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. It is a rare, elusive, shy and difficult to find in the wild

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The white-winged wood duck is the state bird of Assam and is considered an iconic symbol of the state

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The house sparrow, a small passerine bird, is the state bird of both Delhi and Bihar

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The greater flamingo is the state bird of Gujarat. It represents the beauty of the state

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